Story of football player Charles Follis comes to life at Malabar

2:46 AM,
Aug. 4, 2013

The Follis Family in the play, 'The Black Cyclone.'

Written by

Ginnie Baker
News Journal correspondent

The story of Charles Follis, the first black professional football player, will be presented at Malabar Farm State Park August 9, 11, 16 and 18, with a film crew from the NFL filming there on opening night.

The original play, written by local resident and performer Jim Stoner, highlights the career of Follis, a local football legend.

"I was contacted by the NFL film crew about the play. They want to interview the cast and film the show to air during their weekly NFL Film Presents," Stoner said. ...